Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) was 444.50 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources in Mauritania, 2007–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Mauritania stood at 444.50 million.
The figure is down 32.5% on the previous year and up 163.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Mauritania peaked at 1.16 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, 57.29 million, in 2007.
Mauritania ranks 28th of 77 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 57.29 million | — |
| 2008 | 66.73 million | +16.5% |
| 2009 | 60.16 million | -9.9% |
| 2010 | 84.83 million | +41.0% |
| 2011 | 168.88 million | +99.1% |
| 2012 | 189.69 million | +12.3% |
| 2013 | 58.69 million | -69.1% |
| 2014 | 71.70 million | +22.2% |
| 2015 | 62.00 million | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 693.21 million | +1018.1% |
| 2017 | 1.01 billion | +45.5% |
| 2018 | 1.16 billion | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 1.07 billion | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 658.24 million | -38.5% |
| 2021 | 444.50 million | -32.5% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 444.50 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 321.74 million, 1.4× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 444.50 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 694.25 million, 64% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Mauritania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +1018.1% | 62.00 million | 693.21 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.39 million | 57.29 million | 66.73 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 456.59 million | 58.69 million | 1.16 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 551.37 million | 444.50 million | 658.24 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Mauritania?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Mauritania was 444.50 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.16 billion in 2018.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.29 million in 2007.
- How does Mauritania rank for environmental taxes, taxes on resources?
- Mauritania ranks 28th out of 77 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on resources rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset tracks government revenue from taxes imposed on activities that negatively impact the environment. These taxes are categorized into four types: energy taxes (including fuel for transport), transport taxes (excluding fuel for transport), pollution taxes, and resource taxes.